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@ S@ssen@ch thank you for answering me question to clearly! I was getting worried because I wasn’t sure if had done some irreversible damage by going that route. I honestly only knew about his because I remember my grandmother having to do this when I was younger. I may have to venture out and try the suppository that was mentioned earlier and the Miralax/Colace. I am now even more focused on eating more fruits and veggies. This has been a bit frustrating because I was focusing so much on protein and it’s hard to get both in. I may need to d a fiber supplement as well. The daily stool softener isn’t working as well as I thought it would. Your post was really helpful!! Thank you!

@sweettoothless Thank you for this candid post! I think I will start with the $2 starter kit from Walmart just to test it and if it works like yours did I’ll have a winner! I thought taking the daily stool softener would work but that has not been the case ?. I have to rid the granite poo! This is my mission lol I am very glad we can have this discussion here as well! ???

Any idea why epsom salt and hot water is may not a good idea?

@sweettoothless thanks for the suggestion! I’ll have to look for that particular suppository. Yes this anxiety sucks so bad right now. It sometimes have me feeling like I wish I didn’t eat because I’m so worried about how is going to come out...you know painful or not. Smh

@AJP I am taking the multivitamin complete and b12 and calcium chew...that’s about it

Okay, so this maybe be too graphic but I need help. I have spoken to my physician assistant, & was informed to take a stool softener daily until better. I am having problems having a bowel movement most of the time. I have had to resort to using two teaspoons of epsom salt and hot water with an 8oz glass of water. I mentioned this in support group and the dietician there made a face that seemed to imply she wished I hadn’t done that, but I don’t know why. I had to leave the group earlier so I didn’t get to ask why is hat bad. Is anyone else experiencing this problem. I had my surgery on 10/8/18, the sleeve. I’m open to suggestions. Before surgery I was a pretty regular persons sometimes going twice a day, & NEVER backed up or stopped up! I actually used to enjoy going with no problems. Now I are such anxiety and distress.

Thank you !!? ??

Thank you both for your replies. I agree I plan on getting some other vitamins because actually couldn’t keep it down yesterday when I took them and i didn’t take it last night. I am going to experiment with the gummies & possibly the capsule ones. I agree I am def on a journey to figure out what works for me with this new lifestyle

Hi everyone, I wasn’t having this problem the first couple of days I started taking the complete chewable multivitamin by Celebrate, but I have just taken my first one today and I couldn’t keep it down. I tried to eat it along with unsweetened applesauce and usually I just get really nauseous, but up it came, apple sauce included. I had surgery on 10/8, so is this something that gets better with time? Has anyone else experienced and found relieve while getting the correct vitamin in? I’m supposed to take it twice a day but I would skip the night one honestly because that is when I would feel the most nauseous, I used to be okay taking it in the morning. Suggestions are welcomed. I did consult my Surgeons’ PA when she called to check on me yesterday, I was told not to do the flit stone vitamins, but to try a different adult complete vitamin. ???

@Frustr8 I hear ya...but your self love and care day is coming! Sending best wishes to you on your day!

Good morning all! Today I experienced my first non food reward since being on this journey! I got a custom full body massage and IP resort and spa in Biloxi today!! It was amazing I have never done anything like that for myself before! I will do again!

Thank you for this post!